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Tag: mental health

  • Kintsugi
  • May 19, 2025October 25, 2025

Do you struggle with anxiety or depression?

Anxiety disorders are real, serious medical conditions, just as real and serious as physical disorders such as heart disease or diabetes. Anxiety disorders are the most pervasive mental disorders i

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  • Prof Patty
  • April 14, 2022April 14, 2022

Mental Health Among African American Women

Erica Martin Richards, M.D., Ph.D. It’s true that everyone experiences temporary periods of sadness, and times of worry and nervousness. But what about when those feelings won’t go away? Too of

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  • Kintsugi
  • March 21, 2022March 21, 2022

4 Surprising Ways to Be Happy for No Reason (YES, Even Now!) 

Marci Schimoff There has never been a better, or more important time, to rethink what makes you happy. True happiness comes from the inside out—no matter what’s going on in your life or the wor

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  • Prof Patty
  • February 28, 2022February 28, 2022

Couples Therapists Are Sharing Immediate Red Flags In Relationships

by Victoria Vouloumanos, BuzzFeed Staff Any kind of display of humiliating the other is never a good sign. Whatever is shown in the company of strangers is only a preview of what happens behind clo

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  • Prof Patty
  • December 11, 2020December 11, 2020

Emotional Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Outbreak

People that are feeling emotional distress related to COVID-19 can take actions to help support themselves and others. Set a limit on media consumption, including social media, local or national ne

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  • Prof Patty
  • August 24, 2020August 24, 2020

Be Kind to Your Mind

Tips To Boost Your Mental Health Track gratitude and achievement with a journal. Start your day with a cup of co­ffee or tea. Work your strengths.   Keep the temperature cool for a good

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  • Prof Patty
  • July 27, 2020

Be Kind to Your Mind

Tips to cope with stress during COVID-191 PAUSE. Breathe. Notice how you feel TAKE BREAKS from COVID-19 content MAKE time to sleep and exercise REACH OUT and stay connected SEEK

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